This scene perfectly encapsulates what makes Petticoat Junction special
When Petticoat Junction premiered, people didn’t understand what else it could bring to the table. After all, the series’ creator, Paul Henning, had already delivered […]
Beverly Hillbillies
Donna Douglas almost missed the opportunity to audition for the role of Elly May
The Beverly Hillbilles was a show that everyone loved. The actors were praised so much for how well they brought their characters to life that […]
Max Baer Jr. once saved Buddy Ebsen’s life on the set of ”The Beverly Hillbillies”
The actor found himself in a frightful situation after a scene went out of control. Most of us don’t consider our day jobs a matter […]
Max Baer Jr. once saved Buddy Ebsen’s life on the set of ”The Beverly Hillbillies”
The sitcom paid $500 per day to rent this sprawling estate. In the first episode of The Beverly Hillbillies, when the Clampetts first lay eyes […]
Call Mr. Drysdale, the price on The Beverly Hillbillies mansion keeps going down
You can live like the Clampetts for the new low price of $195 million. It’s where Jed Clampett moved his family the moment he became […]
The Beverly Hillbillies was in desperate need of more writers as the series progressed
For Henning, knowing a thing or two about hillbilly history was just as important as other skills listed on a resume. In the 1960s, a […]
Producer Paul Henning almost worked himself to death
“I think I was having withdrawal symptoms.” It’s a fine line when it comes to being devoted to one’s work. Sure, we all want to […]
Irene Ryan was worried she would have tomatoes thrown at her during live performances
Stage fright? No way. Fears of being famous? Nope. Flying tomatoes? Irene Ryan was always looking out for them. The character of Granny on The […]
Max Baer Jr. had a similar life to his character on ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’
On The Beverly Hillbillies, Max Baer Jr. played a character whose luck changed dramatically. Baer’s real life followed a surprisingly familiar trajectory. Before he landed the role of Jethro Bodine […]
Buddy Ebsen: 5 Facts About ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’ and ‘Barnaby Jones’ Actor
Actor Buddy Ebsen, without realizing at the time, found himself at the center of the TV sitcoms landscape of the 1960s when he agreed to […]
